Floating Flowers

Geisha by guhazel on Flickr.

geiko Mihoko-san

maiko Fukuharu

Recently debuted maiko Kimitoyo with geiko Fumimari

Geiko of Kyoto vs. Geisha of Tokyo - basic differences in the look!:

geisha-kai:

Many people ask me about the visual differences between Kyoto and Tokyo geisha. Let’s sum these up!
1. HAIRSTYLE
Both Kyoto and Tokyo geisha wear wigs but their hairstyles may differ a bit. Kyoto geisha wear only taka shimada:
Tokyo geisha can wear both Taka Shimada or Tsubushi Shimada…

Gion Matsuri by Kyoto_images on Flickr.

maiko Satsuki

i-r-o-k-e:

(click the photos to be taken to their source)
Tomitae 富多愛
She is a 17-yr-old maiko from the Tomikiku okiya in the Gion Higashi district of Kyoto. In an effort to boost patronage and support for the karyukai, the Tomikiku teahouse is open to the public — most places have an invitation-only rule, so you cannot just show up and expect to be let in. Apparently the girls of the Tomikiku are known for their ability to speak English: the okamisan studied in England, where her mother’s cousin works as a Nihon-buyo teacher in London! So, wow, these ladies must be a big hit with both foreign and Japanese tourists.
Being interested in kimono and traditional music and dance, after graduating middle school, Tomitae moved from Hyougo prefecture to Kyoto to become a maiko. She debuted on October 11, 2011, and says that the maiko life is more than she ever dreamed. She acknowledges that here is a lot of uncertainty in any decision in life, and she considered going on to higher education, but protecting the history of geiko is what Tomitae-san is confident that she wants to do ^-^ She dances and plays the koto, which is a somewhat unusual instrument choice for a maiko.
It’s great to see a maiko so well adjusted and happy in this demanding profession. She is a strong and graceful girl, and I have a lot of confidence that she will stay on to become a very successful geiko.
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maiko Tanefumi wearing Katsuyama hairstyle for Gion Matsuri - July 2014

Geisha by M@ssiP  on Flickr.

geiko Sayaka-san

hanamachisongs:

Maiko art by: Karen Poole (me!) <33

This is too cute!

Hassaku 2014: Shikomi of Hiroshimaya okiya

“”(…) Perhaps the most difficult thing about being a maiko is being hassled by tourists.When I am hurrying between banquets,they stop me,wanting photos,and often won’t let me go.This makes me worried. (…)””

- Maiko Tomitsuyu (Tomikiku) (SOURCE)

Geijutsu Forever:

i-r-o-k-e:

Hello everyone in tumblrland! Just inviting you to my brand spanking new forum project: Geijutsu Forever— a place for people to discuss, learn, and fan girl about various traditional Japanese arts; kimono and geimaiko included, of course. (“geijutsu” means “the arts”)
I’m a huge fan of kabuki…

Go check it out ;)

I just heard now that Sachiho has quit her maiko career :(

maiko Ichiharu

maiko Toshimomo

Tama okiya girls:Eriha,Yukiha and Mamekiku (source:Instagram)

maiko-ayatsuki:

First sakkou pic! The more formal pictures will come tomorrow. In the meantime,here you can find more info about a maiko’s lifestyle as well as wearing the sakkou hairstyle( which begins at 21:38)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SlbOOew5bw